NORDIC UNION, ft PRETTY MAIDS, ECLIPSE members

[KingsGene]

NORDIC UNION Pairs Erik Martensson with Ronnie Atkins

"...Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to present the self-titled debut album from NORDIC UNION, which is set for release on January 29, 2016.

NORDIC UNION is the name behind the new musical collaboration, built by Frontiers President Serafino Perugino, between singer Ronnie Atkins of the legendary Danish Hard Rock institution PRETTY MAIDS and the up-and-coming Swedish songwriter and producer Erik Martensson of ECLIPSE and W.E.T. fame...

...The partnership between the two fellow Scandinavians worked well and together they have created some musical magic, which will truly impress the fans of these highly regarded musicians. Atkins says: “The music on the album has a focus on good melodies and there’s some good guitar work as well. I had a good gut feeling ever since I heard the first songs from Erik Martensson, and I was right he’s a very gifted and talented songwriter!”

“While Pretty Maids is still my first priority” explains Ronnie, “the production process and the work on this record went very smoothly. I think what came out is a killer Melodic Hard Rock album with a lot of good songs on it – I could really feel the songs as mine and identify with those. So I hope the fans will be able to share my view and It’s been some kind of a little fresh breath in between albums for me really...”

NORDIC UNION
Ronnie Atkins: Lead & Background Vocals
Erik Martensson: Lead Guitar, Bass, Keyboards and Background Vocals
Magnus Ulfstedt: Drums

Guest Guitar Solos:
Thomas Larsson, guitar solo on "Every Heartbest" & "Wide Awake"
Fredrik Folkare, guitar solo on "Point Of No Return" & "Hypocrisy"
Magnus Henriksson, guitar solo on "The War Has Begun"

 

[labrekk]

This sounds REALLY interesting.... Can't wait to hear more about it!

 

[TwstDrSteph]

I am *really* looking forward to this! I've been a Pretty Maids fan for decades (they SLAYED at PPUSA) and Ronnie is a criminally underrated vocalist. Erik seems to have the Midas touch when it comes to melodic hard rock -- W.E.T. and Eclipse are both fantastic.

Can't wait to hear some samples!

 

[Rezz]

Wow! Pretty Maids + Eclipse sounds like a recipe for awesome! Just pre-ordered it.

 

[Comic Book Dude]

This sounds like it could be awesome, but, dammit, I just want another Pretty Maids album!!!

 

[SF Metal Man]

This sounds like it could be awesome, but, dammit, I just want another Pretty Maids album!!!

Exactly, and a Pretty Maids USA tour (or at least a Pretty Maids US show).

 

[Fire breath]

Erik is a monster songwriter. He's literally the best from the Frontiers stable. I was actually wondering what he's up to as he's normally on 2 albums per year and he's only done Eclipse so far. So this news is really great. I hope he's working on a new WET album as well as a new Ammunition with the Wigwam guy or better still a new Eclipse.

 

[KingsGene]

NORDIC UNION FEATURING PRETTY MAIDS’ RONNIE ATKINS AND ECLIPSE, W.E.T. PRODUCER ERIK MARTENSSON STREAMING NEW SONG SAMPLES

see below for proper link

 

[Pitiless Wanderer]

What's the best Pretty Maids album to start with?

 

[Pitiless Wanderer]

Error with that video so I'll repost (maybe it was just my connection, who knows).

 

[Comic Book Dude]

What's the best Pretty Maids album to start with?

Of course, you gotta start with the mighty Future World, and for me, Scream, Pandemonium and Motherland are tops. Really, all of their releases are great....not a stinker in the bunch.

 

[KingsGene]

Error with that video so I'll repost (maybe it was just my connection, who knows).

No, I just continually screw up the new embedding code.

 

[KingsGene]

NORDIC UNION FEATURING PRETTY MAIDS’ RONNIE ATKINS AND ECLIPSE, W.E.T. PRODUCER ERIK MARTENSSON STREAMING NEW SONG “WHEN DEATH IS CALLING”

 

[Azrael LenGraden]

Not bad...some of the other samples sounded like they had greater potential...

 

[SF Metal Man]

That sounds so great. I absolutely love it!

 

[KingsGene]

NORDIC UNION FEATURING PRETTY MAIDS’ RONNIE ATKINS AND ECLIPSE, W.E.T. PRODUCER ERIK MARTENSSON STREAMING NEW SONG “THE WAR HAS BEGUN”

 

[KingsGene]

NORDIC UNION - Nordic Union (Track By Track)

 

[Pitiless Wanderer]

Sadly, this album is just sort of meh. A few decent songs but for the most part very generic with rehashed melodies and ideas. Not many hooks either. Still, it's worth a listen.

 

[Fire breath]

Disagree totally. Melodies are pretty awesome. At least 5 or 6 killer tunes. Not saying it has an original bone in its body but what tasty bones!

 

[labrekk]

Sadly, this album is just sort of meh. A few decent songs but for the most part very generic with rehashed melodies and ideas. Not many hooks either. Still, it's worth a listen.

Don't agree at all. I think this is killer melodic hard rocking stuff, with great riffing, great vox and excellent melodies and choruses. A total winner for me.